title: Intraoperative anaphylaxis caused by a hepatic hydatid cyst.
abstract: Anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions during anaesthesia are a major cause of concern for anaesthesiologists. During the perioperative period, any symptomatology relating to sudden-onset haemodynamic collapse or increased airway pressures during certain surgical procedures should raise suspicion of anaphylaxis. We report a case of anaphylaxis during pericystectomy for hydatid cyst of the liver intraoperatively in a 29-year-old Indian woman. Although a rare occurrence, reporting of such perioperative events is crucial for future references. Anaphylactic reactions should be seriously considered whenever a hydatid cystectomy is performed, especially in the event of a sudden haemodynamic collapse. Early diagnosis and correct treatment are essential to ensure a favourable patient outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110029, India.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Khanna
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Garg
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pawar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology*; D004444:Echinococcosis, Hepatic / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006498:Hepatectomy; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period